Fun things to do around Lake Wylie
Feb. 26
Live music
Chicago Reloaded, a tribute to classic Chicago. Cost: $5 at the door. Supervised bounce available 8-11 p.m. for children 11 and younger for additional fee. Lake Wylie Bowl N' Bounce, Lake Wylie. 803-831-2553. lwbnb.com.
9-11 p.m.
Feb. 27
Silk Design Workshop
Two-day introductory workshop Feb. 27-28 exploring design and color while painting florals on silk. At the end of the workshop, you will have three scarves to take home. A complete kit with dyes, resist and fixer, three silk scarves and wood frame provided. Come prepared with a few supplies from home. Cost: $175, plus $45 material fee. Register online. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-829-1252. dsbg.org.
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day
Harry Potter Science Saturday
A day of activities and information featuring real science based on the popular Harry Potter series of books. Topics include endangered animals and taste buds, both with a Harry Potter twist. A planetarium show features stars and constellations that share names with Harry Potter characters. The York County Library's Bookmobile will be on site. Enjoy the last weekend of the museum's "Only Owls" exhibit and shop in the Museum Store for owl-related merchandise and children's wands. The Museum Guild will provide butterbeer and other concessions available for purchase. Free with museum admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 youth. The Museum of York County. 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill. 803-329-2121. chmuseums.org/myco.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Swimming in Dark Waters
Rhiannon Giddens teams with Bhi Bhiman and Leyla McCalla for the tour to honor Black History month with the stories and music of people of color in "Swimming in Dark Waters: Other Voices of the American Experience." Tickets: $30. McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-909-7313 or 803-909-7488. chmuseums.org/southernsoundseries/.
7:30 p.m.
Feb. 28
Family Fort Building
Bring friends and family for an hour of fun and creativity. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for playing in the woods. For ages 6 and older. Free but registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com
3-4 p.m.
March 1
Photographing Orchids
Computer software aided photographer Rick Haithcox will give tips on how to have success shooting similar compositions at this First Tuesday Presentation. The First Tuesday presentation is part of the exhibition Art & Orchids: Flowers in Focus, which pairs the best of the garden’s orchids with stunning orchid photographs by three North Carolina photographers through March 12. The presentation is free with admission: $12.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors 60 and older, and $6.95 for children 2-12. Guests are encouraged to bring lunch. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. DSBG.org.
noon-1 p.m.
March 2
Crafty Critters
Explore the natural world through arts and crafts. Second session March 16. For ages 4-11. Each session features a different theme and will have a take home craft for each participant. Registration Required. Cost: $1. McDowell Nature Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com
10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 3
The Honky Tonk Angels
Musical revue comedy by Ted Swindley. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations recommended. Dates and times: 7:30 p.m. March 3-5, 11- 12, 17-19 and 3 p.m. March 6, 13, 20. Synopsis: More than 30 classic songs combine with a hilarious story about three good ole gals who follow their dreams to Nashville. Meeting en route they form a trio called The Honky Tonk Angels and perform in the nightclub, Hillbilly Heaven. Tickets: $16 adults, $13 for students available online and at Tega Cay Pharmacy, 729 Crossroads Plaza and Crossings on Main, 102 Academy St. Fort Mill Community Playhouse, 220 Main St., Fort Mill. 803-548-8102. fortmillplayhouse.org.
7:30 p.m.
March 8
Artsy Adult's Club
Samples of 2-3 completed projects and all the supplies provided This is an adult only class, ages 18 and older, because the advanced nature of the supplies that will be used no children allowed. Registration required. Cost: $3. McDowell Nature Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
10 a.m.-noon
March 11
Transitions Simplified
A free seminar using a five-step process designed to help people making transitions to a new life stage (after children) have an easy and effective transition vs. feeling overwhelmed. Refreshments will be served, and there will be door prizes. Reservations requested. Glennon Center, 15083 Molokai, Tega Cay. a.murrayrandolph@gmail.com. 803-818-1182.
10-11:30 a.m.
March 12-13
Camellia Flower Show and Plant Sale
Visitors can see hundreds of blooms of the winners of the society’s annual camellia competition, buy camellia plants and register for a drawing to win a free camellia plant at the annual two-day Charlotte Camellia Society Flower Show and Plant Sale. Free event. Historic White Home, 258 E. White St., Rock Hill. 803-984-3237.
1-5 p.m. March 12, 1:30-5 p.m. March 13
This story was originally published February 22, 2016 at 9:43 AM with the headline "Fun things to do around Lake Wylie."